Is Santorini rainy in October?

Sunshine and rainfall There is a 70% chance of a perfect sunny day and a 30% chance of seeing some clouds, with on average 4mm of rainfall this month.



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October is an ideal time to visit Santorini. Many seasonal flights and restaurants finish for the year this month which means that, despite it being shoulder season, the crowds that filled Santorini over recent months are gone.

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January in Santorini: The weather is cold and windy. The island is really quiet with no tourists. January is probably the rainiest month and one of the coldest.

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The water is still swimmable in early October as long as the wind isn't too strong. Because the sun is low in the sky the water doesn't have a chance to get hot, but when I was on Santorini in October I was still swimming every day. If you want special couples treatment you have to pay for it.

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October's the last month of a warm and dry summer that starts in April, with things getting cooler and wetter in winter. Santorini's a bit cooler than other Mediterranean islands, so it's ideal if you prefer lower temperatures. You'll be kept cool by the sea and breezes if you're on the coast.

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With average daily high temperatures in the mid-70s Fahrenheit, it's usually still warm enough in early October to sunbathe in comfort and to dine outside at night, with little chance of rain. By mid-October the Ionian and Aegean seas are cooling quickly; if you love to swim, go early in the month.

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While the main sights are still busy, September is usually better for touring compared with hotter and more crowded July and August. Visiting in October represents a good-value time to go, when you can enjoy cooler weather and fewer crowds.

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The Cheapest Time of the Year to Visit Santorini The best time to visit Santorini for budget-conscious travellers is during the off-season between the end of October and March when hotels have vacant rooms and airlines offer lower fares.

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The whole island is effectively a volcanic desert- an environment not usually high on the winemakers list of ideal sites. This means Santorini is very dry, and the only vines that survive need to be drought-resistant.

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Here are some ideas for spending time in Santorini on a rainy day.
  • A tour of the prehistoric Akrotiri. One of Santorini's greatest attractions, the Akrotiri excavations are located entirely under a roof. ...
  • Museum visits. ...
  • Shopping. ...
  • Wine tastings. ...
  • Workshops and lessons. ...
  • Holidays are for relaxing.


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Greece's rainy season extends from December to February (but it depends on the region) Greece's rainy season has slight variations depending on the region, but most precipitation occurs between December and February (this includes snow in the mountains). Summer sees minimal rainfall across the country.

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The average high temperature for the day is 75 degrees Fahrenheit. Early October is normally already warm enough to comfortably sunbathe and dine outside at night, with little chance of rain. The Ionian and Aegean seas are rapidly cooling by mid-October; if you enjoy swimming, go early in the month.

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Want to Visit Greece in the Fall but Can I Swim? Yes you can. For the most part the waters at Greek beaches begin to get cold after January. That doesn't mean you'll be hitting the beach and doing what you would do in the summer.

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